A Sleepin' Bee

by Harold Arlen
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Lyrics

(G)When a bee lies (G6)sleep in’ in the (G)palm of your hand,

(G)you’re be witch’d and (G6)deep in love’s long (Am7)look’d af ter (Eb7)land,

(B7)where you’ll see a (E7)sun up sky

(A7)with a morn in’ (Ab7)new,

and (G7)where the days go (Gb7)laugh in’ by

as (Am7)love comes a call in’ on (Eb7)you.

(G)Sleep on, bee, don’t (G6)wak en, can’t be (G)lieve what just passed.

(G)He’s mine for the (G6)tak in’, I’m so (Am7)hap py at (Eb7)last.

(B7)May be I dreams, but (E7)he seems

sweet (A7)gold en as a (Ab7)crown,

a (G)sleep in’ bee done (G6)told me,

I’ll (Am7)walk with my feet off the (E7)groun’

when my (Am7)one

true

(D7)love

I has (G)foun’.

A Sleepin' Bee — Piano Lead Sheet

"A Sleepin' Bee" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 90 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “A Sleepin' Bee

Where are the chord symbols for "A Sleepin' Bee" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "A Sleepin' Bee" is in G.
What key is "A Sleepin' Bee" by Harold Arlen played in?
A Sleepin' Bee is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "A Sleepin' Bee"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "A Sleepin' Bee" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "A Sleepin' Bee"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "A Sleepin' Bee"?
"A Sleepin' Bee" was originally performed by Harold Arlen. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Harold Arlen can I play here?
Try "OVER THE RAINBOW", "Over The Rainbow", "Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "A Sleepin' Bee" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "A Sleepin' Bee" is in the key of G at 90 BPM.
What chords are in "A Sleepin' Bee"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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